The History Book

Join Jacob as he discusses the life, crimes, and death of Lewis Powell, Conspirator in the Lincoln Assassination. Today’s episode will also dive into Powell’s early life and his after-life! Enjoy!

Join Jacob today as he kicks off Civil War History Month with a discussion on the Surrender of Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia and how that surrender did not necessarily mean peace in the United States!

Join Jacob today as he talks about the Battle of Blair Mountain and the impact of coal companies on this WV conflict! Today’s episode also includes a brief talk on the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency and the United Mine Workers Union! Enjoy!

Join Jacob today as he discusses the discovery of GOLD!!!! in the North Georgia Mountains. There will also be a talk about Andrew Jackson, NFL team names, and even Mark Twain!

Join Jacob today as he discuss the frontier upbringing of President Abraham Lincoln. You’ll hear about how Lincoln’s roots shaped him into the Great Emancipator!

Join Jacob today as he discusses the death of one of the most infamous pirates of all time Blackbeard! Jacob will also discuss the influence on both Virginia and North Carolina after Blackbeard was killed off NC coast! Enjoy!

Join Jacob as he discusses the two battles for Fort Fisher near Wilmington, NC and how Civil War Blockade Runners and Failures by the Union contributed to these Battles.

Join Jacob as he discusses the successful integration of Major League Baseball and the career of Jackie Robinson!

Today’s episode explores the life of General Robert E. Lee after his surrender as well as his legacy and the memorializing of the Confederate Cause!

Join Jacob today as he sits down for an interview at the James A. Garfield NHS to talk about the life of President Garfield, his death, and his legacy!